Day: August 21, 2025

Calbayog city: Police operatives arrested on Wednesday the No. 1 most wanted person in Eastern Visayas, who is facing rape charges in Calbayog City, Samar. Authorities identified the suspect as alias NenNen, a 37-year-old male who works as a delivery guy and a resident of Matobato village in Calbayog City. According to Philippines News Agency, police arrested the suspect by virtue of a warrant of arrest for two counts of qualified rape of a minor (Violation of Republic Act 8353 in relation to Republic Act 11648) with no bail recommended, and rape through sexual assault with a recommended bail of

Manila: Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) is set to double the seat capacity for flights to Bohol, Iloilo, and Puerto Princesa by deploying the 459-seater A330neo aircraft on these routes in the coming months. This strategic move aims to accommodate the growing demand for air travel, particularly as the holiday season approaches. According to Philippines News Agency, CEB currently operates A320 and A321 aircraft for these domestic destinations, accommodating up to 180 and 236 seats, respectively. The introduction of the widebody A330neo is expected to offer more seats, lower fares, and an improved travel experience. CEB President Xander Lao emphasized

Manila: The Bangsamoro Transition Authority passed a proposed legislation on Wednesday recognizing exemplary leadership among local chief executives (LCEs) who have demonstrated leadership standards of moral governance in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The 80-member BTA is the provisional lawmaking body of the BARMM. According to Philippines News Agency, Member of Parliament (MP) Naguib Sinarimbo, the author of the Salamat Excellence Award for Leadership (SEAL) or BTA Bill 355, announced that the legislative body approved his proposed measure on third and final reading on Wednesday with a vote of 39 in favor, one against, and no abstentions.

Iloilo city: The Charter Day job fair in Iloilo City is set to offer approximately 10,650 job vacancies for aspiring candidates at Robinsons Place Iloilo this Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, Iloilo City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Manager Gabriel Felix Umadhay announced that 120 employers are participating in this one-day event. These include 93 local companies, 15 business process outsourcing firms, and 12 accredited overseas recruitment agencies. Umadhay highlighted that overseas employers are ready to hire as long as applicants possess necessary documents such as a resume, passport, and valid identification. Approximately 10 percent of the jobs offered

Manila: The Bureau of Corrections announced on Thursday that myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, has overtaken tuberculosis (TB) as the leading cause of death among persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). This shift marks a significant change in health trends within the prison system, where TB has long been considered a major threat due to overcrowded conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, data from the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) spanning from 2022 to 2025 indicates that there were 445 deaths attributed to heart attacks, compared to 59 deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis. This data reflects a notable shift in